Vitamin C Smoothie Bowl Recipe

As someone who is personally dealing with a Vitamin C deficiency, I understand how challenging it can be to get even the tiniest amount of Vitamin C (or any vitamin, for that matter) back into your body.

A good quality vitamin supplement is obviously a very good solution to my problem, but I like to give my body as much assistance as humanly possible. Therefore, I can’t think of a better starting point than my diet.

Food has a stronger impact on overall health than many people realize. It is what gives our bodies the energy and ability to function properly. I don’t know about you, but I want my body to function in a healthy manner. At this moment in time, I am still working toward this goal. I can’t say it is functioning in a “healthy” manner when I’m still having seizures and dealing with nutrient deficiencies…but the point is, I’m getting there! Partly thanks to my diet!

Smoothie bowls are an excellent source of natural vitamins, minerals, and nutrients! This Vitamin C smoothie bowl is packed full of dietary fiber, which will aid in digestion, and powerful antioxidants (like Vitamin C), which will work to keep your immune system strong year-round. Try it because it is healthy, repeat the recipe because it oh so yummy! Happy cooking and Bon Appetite!

Ingredients:

Handful of Kale & Spinach

1 large Kiwi

Handful of Almonds (chopped)

1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt

1 large Avocado

1/2 frozen Banana

1/3 cup frozen Mixed Berries

4 frozen whole Strawberries

Splash of Water (if necessary)

1 T Honey

Directions:

Place all ingredients into blender & blend until smooth (About 2 minutes).

“As if being one of the top vegetable sources of beta-carotene weren’t enough, sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamins C and E. These are potent antioxidant vitamins that play an important role in disease prevention and longevity.”

– Danna Norek, naturalnews.com

Sweet potatoes are one of those foods that many people eat exclusively around the holidays, when they really should be eating them much more often! Incorporating sweet potatoes into your regular diet might be a bit of a challenge because most of us only know one way to prepare this delicious and incredibly healthy vegetable….covered in marshmallows. I don’t know about you, but I usually only feel like eating this dish around Thanksgiving or Christmas.

While eating at a foodie restaurant in Los Angeles, I discovered a genius and conventional way to prepare sweet potatoes…in fry form! Top these babies with a little bit of sea salt and rosemary and you’ll get your new favorite side dish! I also recommend coating the sliced sweet potatoes in Coconut Oil before sticking them in the oven for the full 30 minutes.

Just remember to pull the fries out at the 15 minute mark and flip them with a spatula so that one side does not get well done while the opposite side is only slightly done. You can cook the fries on a baking sheet or in a glass pan, just be sure to spread them out evenly over multiple pans. The fries won’t cook right if they’re all crammed together in one pan.

Ingredients:

– Sweet Potatoes (About 6 medium sized or 8 small sized)

– 4 Tablespoons Coconut Oil

– 1-2 Tablespoons sea salt

– 2-3 Tablespoons dried rosemary

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash potatoes, slice them into your desired shape and set aside in a large bowl.

Once your fries are evenly dispersed, sprinkle half of the sea salt and rosemary to season. Place in pre-heated oven for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, take all pans out of the oven (fries should be about halfway done at this point) and use a spatula to flip the fries. Once all the fries have been flipped, place pans back into the oven for another 15 minutes.

Your sweet potato fries should cook for a total of 30 minutes. They should be soft with slightly crispy edges. Add the other half of sea salt and rosemary. You may need to add more to taste. Serve with ketchup, ranch or blue cheese.

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About Me

Hi, I'm Katie! I was diagnosed with Catamenial Epilepsy when I was 16 years old. What started out to be an impossible struggle has now become a journey toward healing thanks to natural/Holistic methods.
For the last 6 years, I have continuously gone through a trial and error period where I have been discovering for myself the true quality of various foods, products, and lifestyles.
I am going to share everything I have learned with the hope that it will help you to begin your healthy lifestyle that much faster. Read More…